It’s now been a few years since I’ve been in Brazil and I often find myself thinking back to my experiences there. Aside from good times I had with friends and going to tons of free or low-cost …
Visiting Brazil: Serra da Canastra
If you'll be visiting Brazil, it's good to know about some options that are literally off the beaten path. The Serra da Canastra is one of Brazil’s most important national parks, located in the …
How Brazil’s Relationship with Time Affects Personal and Professional Relationships
Einstein would be proud. Time in Brazil flows differently; you might have felt it when visiting the country. If you look around, you may notice people walking slowly, relaxed, enjoying themselves... …
Easily learn 31 Travel Portuguese phrases
Planning that awesome trip to Brazil? Make it even better with some Travel Portuguese! Most people in Brazil do not speak English or speak very little English. Yes, you may find English speakers at …
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Picture a Change: Photography in the Brazilian Favelas
I had the pleasure to attend the book release event for Picture a Change: Brazil. Picture a Change is more than a photo book. Through art and activism, this group of young artists raise resources that …
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Life in Brazil: São Paulo’s Big Worm
If the image above looks familiar, you may have seen it in person in São Paulo or in one of several Brazilian films such as Foreign Land (Terra Estrangeira), Not By Chance (Não Por Acaso) or Blindness …
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